Hosta Manhattan New Zealand and native bees

and native bees

Hosta 'Designer Genes' is an Arthur Wrede hybrid that forms a 1' tall x 28" wide clump of yellow leaves that emerge brilliant gold in spring

(aka: Setcreasea pallida) Tradescantia pallida is a fabulous North American native (Northeastern Mexico)

first brought to our attention by Bob McCartney of Woodlanders

which can be shaved off if the lack of grooming bothers you

Hosta Manhattan New Zealand and native beesThis splendid hybrid from one of America's top breeders, Olga Petryszyn, is still hard to find we hope we can help remedy that situation. The 3' wide clumps are composed of large, heavily corrugated, grey green leaves. In addition to the corrugation, each leaf has a long point as well as heavy rippling on the margins a new twist to such hostas. In early summer, the sturdy clumps are topped with dramatic and very attractive purple flower buds which